Free-agent DT Anthony Adams (Bears) said he is not unhappy with the Bears for releasing him this offseason because he did not play as well as the team wanted. He is grateful for the team to make the decision now so he could look for a job early in free agency.

The Chicago Bears are expected to consider re-signing free-agent DT Anthony Adams as a priority once the lockout is lifted. The team offered Adams a deal similar to the three-year, $6 million extension DT Matt Toeaina signed during the offseason prior to the lockout, but the team likely will increase their offer to Adams after the lockout.

Chicago Bears impending free-agent DT Anthony Adams has indicated that he would like to re-sign with the Bears but is expected to receive interest from several teams because of his willingness to play nose tackle.

The Chicago Bears still appear to be interested in re-signing impending free-agent DT Anthony Adams even though they drafted DT Stephen Paea in the second round. The team may not be willing to pay Adams what he believes he is worth.

Chicago Bears DL Anthony Adams said he would prefer to re-sign with the team this year. "I love it here (Chicago)," Adams said. "My kids were born here, we were just one game away from the Super Bowl and I got a good rapport with all my teammates. There are no big egos here on this team. I love the coaching staff, the training staff, (strength and conditioning coach) Rusty Jones does a great job with everything. It's just a great fit for me. I fit well within the scheme and I love it here. I'm from Detroit, so I'm a Midwest guy, so I love being here." The Bears have also indicated that they would like to re-sign him.

The Chicago Bears are hopeful of re-signing DL Anthony Adams, reports John Mullin, of CSNChicago.com. Adams, who won the Ed Block Courage Award Tuesday, April 5, started all 16 games last year and played in all 16 games in 2010. The team does not have a ready replacement if they cannot bring Adams back, so re-signing him is seen as a top priority.

Chicago Bears DL Anthony Adams (calf) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 14, after being limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 13, according to Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune. He is not on the injury report for the team's Divisional Round playoff game.

Mark Potash, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears DT Anthony Adams might have won a stating job after his strong performance Week 14. Adams finished with six tackles, a tackle for a loss and a fumble recovery against the Green Bay Packers. Adams is currently sharing time with starting DT Marcus Harrison, but Adams has outplayed him over the team's last five games. Adams has 19 tackles and one sack in that span, while Harrison has five tackles and one sack.

Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith said there is a chance DT Anthony Adams will be used as a short-yardage fullback at some point this season. The Bears tried to use Adams in the role in Week 12, but he failed to report as an eligible receiver.